T20 World Cup 2021 Final: All stats and trivia from Australia vs New Zealand ties

Aaron Finch's Australia will take on Kane Williamson-led New Zealand in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 in Dubai on Sunday (November 14). Both teams have never won the T20 World Cup title and the winner will clinch their maiden crown. Australia have not lost a single ICC tournament knock-out match to New Zealand in their history, including the 2015 50-over World Cup final in Melbourne. In these collection of pictures we take a look at interesting stats and trivia from Australia vs New Zealand clashes.

Zee Media Bureau | Nov 14, 2021, 09:54 AM IST
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Australia and New Zealand have only faced each other once before in T20 World Cup

Australia's Aaron Finch will lead his team in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 final against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. (Photo: ANI)

Australia's Aaron Finch will lead his team in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 final against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. The two sides have only faced each other once before in T20 World Cup games with the Kiwis winning the clash in 2016 editions by eight runs. (Photo: ANI)

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New Zealand have never won a ICC tournament knock-out match against Australia

New Zealand paceman Trent Boult plays football during training ahead of the T20 World Cup 2021 final vs Australia. (Photo: ANI)

New Zealand paceman Trent Boult plays football during training ahead of the T20 World Cup 2021 final vs Australia. The Kiwis have lost all four ICC tournament knockout matches to Australia in the past -- 1996 50-over World Cup quarterfinal, 2006 50-over Champions Trophy semifinal, 2009 50-over Champions Trophy final and 2015 50-over World Cup final. (Photo: ANI)

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New Zealand are playing in T20 World Cup 2021 final for the first time

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson warms up ahead of the T20 World Cup 2021 final against Australia. (Photo: ANI)

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson warms up ahead of the T20 World Cup 2021 final against Australia. This is the first visit of Black Caps to the final, following semi-final defeats in 2007 and 2016. (Photo: ANI)

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Australia have won 9 and lost 5 T20Is to New Zealand

Australian batsman Steve Smith at a practice session ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 final against New Zealand. (Photo: ANI)

Australian batsman Steve Smith at a practice session ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 final against New Zealand. In all T20Is, the teams have met on 14 occasions, with Australia holding a 9-5 lead. (Photo: ANI)

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Australia will play first T20 World Cup final after 2010

Australian wicketkeeper Matthew Wade during a training session ahead of the T20 World Cup 2021 final against New Zealand. (Photo: ANI)

Australian wicketkeeper Matthew Wade during a training session ahead of the T20 World Cup 2021 final against New Zealand. This will be Australia's first ICC T20 World Cup final since they lost to England in 2010 in the Caribbean. (Photo: ANI)

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